THE Chairman/Founder of the Electric Mosque’s Teachings of Islam, Haji Roshan Khan, and spouse were among the invitees to the United States Embassy’s hosting of Iftaar (Breaking of the Fast) and Dinner evening at the residence of Charge d’Affaires, the Hon. Mr. Bryan Hunt, recently.

While Haji Roshan Khan thanked the Charge d’Affaires at the event, other invitees included Sheikh Moen-ul-Hack, Chief Executive Officer of the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana, and his spouse, the Hon Shalimar Ali- Hack, Director of Public Prosecutions. The President of the CIOG was under the weather and could not attend, but present also were Bro Shabir Hussain of the Muslim Youth League, Mr Wazir Baksh, Head of Education and Training at the Guyana Islamic Trust; Dr. Rosh Khan, CEO/Founder of Social Rank Media, and others.

Mr. Brian Hunt, in company of other functionaries of the Embassy of the United States, welcomed the small gathering, and a lively conversation took place on the history of Guyana as it pertains to aspects of slavery and Indentureship; Independence and the era of post-Independence, the presence of President Carter and the Carter Center in Guyana to oversee the 1992 elections; freedom of choice in religions in Guyana, and the right to believe or disbelieve.

Everyone agreed that Guyana is a blessed and fortunate country where all religions co-exist in peace, harmony and love; where respect is shown, and all participate in various holidays and ceremonies.

Haji Roshan Khan expressed the amazing fact that, in Guyana, where there is a mosque there is a church and mandir not too far away, and none ever disturbs the other, each always displaying care and respect; even helping and protecting the other.

The guests expressed appreciation for the respect shown by the invitation, and Haji Roshan Khan noted that history has been created here in Guyana, since it is the first Iftaar (breaking of the fast) hosted by the US Embassy.

Sheikh Moen delivered a most pleasant short talk on gratitude. He spoke of the respect and goodwill of Islam towards all religions, and all humanity, and noted the great contributions of the USA to democracy and freedom in Guyana. His talk was well received.

Bro Wazir spoke of Plantations and Indentureship.

The Muslim guests were most appreciative that an appropriate place of prayer was prepared. The dinner was amazing, being Indo-Pakistan style curries, naan (baked roti) and even kheer (sweet milk rice), made by the hands of the Charge d’Affaires in person.

He is a most competent cook, in that he spent six years as Consul General of the USA in Pakistan in the past, and has enormous respect and love for Islam. He developed great love for the religion, the food and people of Pakistan and the religion of Islam. He ensured that he mastered the art of cooking Pakistani food.

(By Alex Wayne)